Worksheetsword choice
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?
The salsa was hot.
a)
delicious
b)
spicy
c)
sweltering
d)
sweating
2.
Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?
She walked through the mall, looking for the perfect burgundy necklace to match her blouse.
a)
strolled
b)
dashed
c)
zipped
d)
sprinted
3.
The biggest challenge for patrol horses is staying sane when faced with distractions and disturbances
Sane is not the best word choice in the previous sentence. Which of the following would be a more effective word to use in this sentence?
Sane is not the best word choice in the previous sentence. Which of the following would be a more effective word to use in this sentence?
a)
calm
b)
friendly
c)
reasonable
d)
open
4.
Which sentence is wordy?
a)
Collin does a lot of homework every night.
b)
Collin does so much homework every single night.
5.
Which sentence uses correct word choice?
a)
That study party last night was a blast!
b)
That study party last night was fun!
6.
Which sentence uses correct word choice?
a)
Friday I am going to the bowling alley with my friends.
b)
Friday I am going to hangout with my friends at the bowling alley.
7.
The dogs over ____________ have been known to dig many holes.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
8.
We had a SUPERB dinner at the new restaurant. All of us agreed that it was the most delicious food we had ever tasted.
Superb means
Superb means
a)
dreadful
b)
nutritious
c)
hopeful
d)
excellent
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